AD 2006-22-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | 747 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the overlapped skin panels in the fuselage skin lap joints in sections 41, 42, 44, and 46 could join together and result in reduced structural capability in the skin and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Repetitive mid- and low-frequency eddy current inspections for cracks in the overlapped skin panels in the fuselage skin lap joints in sections 41, 42, 44, and 46 are required. Corrective actions must be taken if cracks are found.
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Compliance Time
Within 1,000 flight cycles after the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 747 airplanes, including the 747SP series and all other Model 747 series airplanes.
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